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I'm a "new" adoptive mom, but I wanted to chime in and say that when I say prayers with my baby (who is two months old) every night before putting him in his crib, I always thank God for his birthmom R and for her choice to make us into a family. I have also practiced telling some of his adoption story to my niece (who will be three this week) because she has asked a lot of questions. That has helped me be prepared for some of the conversations I'll have with Ben in a few years. Of course, I don't tell my niece any of his personal info, just general adoption stuff. Now she keeps asking if she can have a birthmom who loved her very much but couldn't take care of her!
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Guatemala Timeline:
Accepted Referral 10/11/07
12/27/07 to 1/3/08: Visit trip-a tiny taste of heaven!
1/7/08: Our sweet baby girl dies in her sleep
Domestic Timeline:
4/5/2008: Updated homestudy for Domestic done
4/10/2008: Family profile book done
4/21/2008: Matched with a baby already born! (who happens to be Guatemalan American!)
4/24/2008: Meeting our son for the first time!
5/10/2008: Finally home forever!
2009:
Starting the journey again and praying for the budget to fall into place!
Benicio's blog:
www.keepingthefaithadoption.blogspot.com
In memory of Ariana Maria: www.adoptingariana.blogspot.com
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